City

Mount Carmel, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawkins County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,504Population
💰$71,336Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$179,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,402 (37.7%)
Some College766 (20.6%)
Associates655 (17.6%)
Bachelors310 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree582 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College20.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,336 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units2,115
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Mount Carmel, TN

Mount Carmel is a city in Tennessee, located in Hawkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,504 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Mount Carmel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,336 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Carmel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Carmel is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.26%).

Mount Carmel, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Mount Carmel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37645 5,504 $71,336 $179,700 $804 7.7% 24.0% 88.5%